Little pitchers, catchers and fielders were suited up and ready for baseball season to begin March 11 at Opening Day for the Murray Hill Athletic Association.

Drawing from nearby Ruth N. Upson Elementary School, students and staff participated in the festivities, which included a parade of teams, a flag-raising by Upson students Camron Hartley and Timothy Tubbs, bounce houses, games, booths and a dunking tank, where Upson Assistant Principal Jeffrey Royal provided a target.

The MHAA, located at 4208 Kingsbury St., has been in existence since 1975, celebrating more than 40 Opening Days and providing a fun, healthy environment for local baseball fans and fanatics to enjoy. The nonprofit is a Babe Ruth League affiliate, offering youth baseball, softball and T-ball for children age 4 to 17.